Mai Chau love market

The beginning of September is all celebration in Vietnam. Independence day is September 2nd and everyone is in preparation lining the streets with red banners and flags. From the major cities to the countryside villages everyone will be in full party mode with an extended weekend. But, in Moc Chau – near Mai Chau and about 190 km away from Hanoi – the theme of the festivities will differ greatly from that of nationalism and victory.

Starting yesterday and ending in about a week, ethnic minorities from all over Vietnam’s Northwest and Laos’ Northeast have made their way to Moc Chau. A true mosaic of culture the Blue, Green, White, Black, and Flower Hmong, as well as the Thai, Dao, Muong, and others make up a steady stream of thousands of people. Most of the people are young, and the vast majority are single. This is the annual Moc Chau Love Market. To find love is everyone’s top priority.

Groups of girls are seen gossiping and giggling. Just outside of the crowds two or three might be helping another making sure her hair is perfect. Boys are spotted teasing each other and shyly trying to gain the attention of gossiping girls. New-found lovers are caught holding hands and walking off to a secret spot to steal a first a kiss.

The Moc Chau Love Market is one of the best opportunities to see all of the minorities in their best traditional clothes. There is more than ample ways to take part in the festivities. Everyone is welcome to join in the food and drink, as well as the singing and dancing.

Over the last five years the popularity of the love market with domestic tourists is apparent. Foreign tourists have also found their way to the Moc Chau love market but they easily drowned out by all of the locals. The Vietnam holiday makes it challenging to get around in Vietnam.

If you do plan on attending the Moc Chau love market, Footprint Travel would like to remind you to please remember to use your camera responsibly.

Source: vietnamtravelblogs.com

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